Danny Glover

Born on July 22, 1947 in San Francisco, CA, Glover was raised by his father, James, a postal worker and union organizer, and his mother, Carrie, who also worked at the post office and organized for the union. Both were also active in working for equal rights with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. At five years old, Glover had his own paper route, which taught him the value of hard work - a lesson that remained with him for the rest of his life. By the time he reached George Washington High School, he was engaged in athletics - namely football and track - while also being enamored with acting. But his childhood and adolescence was plagued by dyslexia and later ep... Continue Bio >>